Drone maker Liberaware (TSE:218A) soars to all time high
Smallcap company from Japan up 340% in 2025
Japanese drone maker Liberaware continues to soar on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, hitting a new all-time high today, July 9, 2025, with shares trading near ¥2,000.
Key Points
Liberaware shares hit record high, rising nearly 340% YTD after weak start to 2025.
Market cap now ¥37.4B ($255M); stock trades at 760x estimated FY2026 earnings.
Despite losses, company expects 59% revenue growth and a return to profit in FY2026.
The company listed on July 29, 2024, and after a sluggish start to 2025, it has absolutely taken off this year — delivering a staggering 340% gain year-to-date. That rise mirrors what we've seen from other Japanese drone players we’ve covered before, like Terra Drone and ACSL.
Liberaware now commands a market capitalization of ¥37.4 billion, or about $255 million. Based on projected earnings for fiscal year 2025, the stock trades at an eye-popping price-to-earnings ratio of 760 — a clear sign of high expectations for future growth.
Investing in Japanese Drone Manufacturers: These Are the Two Stocks
The drone market is booming, driven by rapid technological advancements and expanding applications across industries. Two companies from Japan are soaring in 2025: ACSL (TSE:6232) and Terra Drone (TSE:278A).
Last month, Liberaware reported results for the first nine months of FY2025. Revenue surged 60.8% year-on-year to ¥980 million, and for the full year ending July 2025, the company expects revenue to grow 59.4% to ¥1.3 billion, with a net loss per share of ¥2.65. The nine-month loss was even steeper, at ¥70.22 per share. Despite these losses, analysts expect the company to swing to a small profit in FY2026, which helps explain the sky-high valuation.
Company Overview: What Does Liberaware Do?
Liberaware Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that offers digital transformation (DX) solutions for infrastructure and facilities, using proprietary drone hardware and image processing software. Operating mainly through its Infrastructure DX segment, Liberaware provides drone-based services for surveying, inspection, and measurement of infrastructure and plants, while also manufacturing and selling its own drones.
In its Digital Twin division, the company uses drone-captured data to create 3D models and digital reconstructions, helping clients detect anomalies and better manage facilities. Liberaware also runs a Solution Development business, leveraging its tech know-how to build new, innovative applications.
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Other listed drone makers from Japan include Terradrone and ACSL: https://www.dividendjapan.com/p/investing-in-japanese-drone-manufacturers